Sharing your home with a companion parrot can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience. However at times parrots can present behavior that is perplexing and challenging. Congratulations on your efforts to address problem behavior with a positive reinforcement approach!

At this time Good Bird Inc does not offer private behavior consultations (email, phone or in home). However we do want to do what we can to help your resolve parrot behavior issues. In an effort to assist we have compiled a list of some common behavior topics and resources that may be of assistance. All the best to you and your birds!

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Biting and Aggressive Behavior:  
  Books:  
  The Parrot Problem Solver. Addressing Aggressive Behavior.
By Barbara Heidenreich		 Add to Cart
  Good Bird! A Guide to Solving Behavioral Problems in Companion Parrots.By Barbara Heidenreich. Add to Cart
    
  Article Downloads:
  Respecting the Bite Add to Cart
  What is Wrong with the Step Up Command Add to Cart
  S Files Addresses Biting FREE DOWNLOAD
     
  DVD clip:  
  DVD #1 Clip 4: Step Up Add to Cart
     
Screaming:  
  Books:  
  Good Bird! A Guide to Solving Behavioral Problems in Companion Parrots.By Barbara Heidenreich Add to Cart
     
  Article Downloads:  
  Wow! That Bird Sure can Scream Add to Cart
  S Files Addresses Loud Repetitive Vocalizations FREE DOWNLOAD
     
Bonding to One Person:  
  Book:  
  Good Bird! A Guide to Solving Behavioral Problems in Companion Parrots.By Barbara Heidenreich Add to Cart
     
  DVD Clips:  
  DVD #1 Clip 1 targeting Add to Cart
  DVD #1 Clip 2 turn around Add to Cart
  DVD #1 Clip 3 wave Add to Cart
     
These are simple “hands off” behaviors to train that can help build a relationship based on trust and positive reinforcement.
     
General Information on the Basics of Training with Positive Reinforcement:
 
Parrot Behavior and Training DVD Part 1. An Introduction to Training with Positive
Reinforcement by Good Bird Inc. 		Add to Cart
Parrot Behavior and Training DVD Part 2. Training for the Veterinary Exam
by Good Bird Inc		 Add to Cart
 
Good Bird Magazine
Published quarterly by Good Bird Inc. Subscriptions, back issues and articles available at http://www.goodbirdinc.com/magazine.html
   
Download Articles on Behavior and Training - Various subjects http://www.goodbirdinc.com/digitalmedia.html
   
Clicking With Birds: A Beginners Guide to Clicker Training Your Companion Parrot
By Linda Morrow. Available at www.avi-train.com/manual.html
 
Clicker Training with Birds
By Melinda Johnson. Available at www.clickertraining.com
 
 
On line Chat/Discussion Groups:
 
General Training with Positive Reinforcement:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goodbirdgroup/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/clickbirds/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BirdClick/
 

Feather picking:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pickinparrots/
 
Step by Step Resolution of Behavior Problems:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ParrotBAS/
 
Online Tele-courses:
 
Raising Canine
www.raisingcanine.com This site offers a wide range of courses. You can participate in courses live or download recorded versions and listen to them on your own schedule.
 
Living and Learning with Parrots: The Fundamental Principles of Behavior Online Class
By Susan G Friedman, Ph.D.
www.behaviorworks.org.
 
Behavioral Consultants Recommended by Good Bird Inc:
 

Rebecca K O’Connor. www.rebeccakoconnor.com/parrots
Matt Edmonds www.mewondersofnature.com
Pamela Clark clark.exotics@thegrid.net
Linda Morrow www.clickingwithbirds.com
Kellie Snider www.behaviorlogic.com
Companion Parrot Connection www.parrotconnection.org

Parrot Behavior and Training Workshops:

Parrot Behavior and Training Workshops -Good Bird Inc
Offering workshops specifically catered for the companion parrot community and also veterinary professionals See http://www.goodbirdinc.com/calendar.html for current schedule
 
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